Department Archives: School of Performing Arts

UCF Alumn Justin Sargent shares his journey to Broadway, highlighting the people and places that impacted him.

In this podcast episode, Theron Skees talks with Peter Weishar about teaching the next generation of themed experience leaders how to create unforgettable worlds.

Celebrate National Video Games Day with study music recommendations from Associate Professor of Music Theory Will Ayers.

After working with UCF for two years as a visiting professor, Ben Vasko has been promoted to a full-time position as an assistant professor. His hard work and community building earned him this position, creating a lasting impact at UCF.

The UCF College of Arts and Humanities welcomes new faculty members joining our college in fall 2025!

Neuroscience research shows that arts education is a major driver of cognitive development, with benefits far beyond creative expression.

The UCF Wind Ensemble was one of six ensembles invited to perform at the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Southern Division Conference. This year’s conference will be hosted at the University of South Florida in Tampa, February 19-21, 2026, and the ensemble’s performance will be at 7 PM on Thursday, February 19.

Theatre UCF’s 2024–25 season was more than a lineup of plays. It was a yearlong exploration of identity, resilience and creativity that challenged students to grow as artists and professionals and gave them the chance to perform for 11,032 patrons.

The UCF College of Arts and Humanities’ annual staff awards recognize employees who have delivered exemplary service to their department, the university and the community.

From hospitality to themed experience and engineering, Knights have played a role in creating the new theme park and will continue to learn from the development.